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It is dedicated to and holds the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint of the city. The church is located on the eastern end of Saint Mark's Square, the former political and religious centre of the Republic of Venice, and is attached to the Doge's Palace.
The St Mark's Basilica (fully Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark) is one of the most important cathedral of Venice, Italy. It overlooks St. Mark's Square . This cathedral is a rare example of Byzantine architecture in Western Europe.
Saint Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco a Venezia) is a world famous Byzantine cathedral in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square, sometimes known as Chiesa d’Oro or “Church of gold”. History of St Mark’s Basilica.
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30124 Venice Telephone: +39 041 ... info@procuratoriasanmarco.it . Italian version. PRIVACY POLICY - CREDIT ... Mosaics; Sculpture; The Treasure and the Pala d’Oro ...
Jan 16, 2024 · St. Mark’s Cathedral is an awe-inspiring showcase of Italo-Byzantine architecture. This basilica’s story began with a purpose: to honor Saint Mark with a majestic home for his relics. Inside, you’ll step into a dazzling mosaic wonderland, spanning a whopping 90,000 square feet.
Dec 22, 2023 · St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Originally the chapel of the Doge, St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) became important in 829, when the remains of St. Mark came to Venice from Alexandria and were interred here. The present ground-plan, derived from the Church of the Apostles at Constantinople, dates from 1063.
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark , commonly known as St Mark's Basilica , is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807, replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello.
